Residents in a west Dorset village have raised concerns on new “ugly and horrendous” speed cameras

An action group has been set up ‘in a bid to establish exactly what is happening’ to a high street hotel which has been left derelict for more than 30 years

The owner of a historic department store in Bridport has announced she is closing up shop

BBC Radio 1 Breakfast Show host Greg James will kicks off a mammoth 1,000km tandem bike ride for Comic Relief.

The Friends of Lyme Regis Museum launch fundraising to acquire a rare Mary Anning handwritten letter at Bonhams auction, aiming to preserve it in Dorset.

A road will close to allow for essential water works to take place next month

Major delays are being reported on the A35 between Bridport and Chideock.

Delays are being reported on the A37 near to Frampton due to an incident

A LOCAL community is refusing to back down over proposals that could see it's village fire station closed

RESIDENTS can take action to help save the Charmouth Fire Station as it faces proposed closure

The Cobb harbour wall in Lyme Regis remains closed to the public as work is under way to clean and maintain it

Warning signs include faster-than-normal battery drain, devices heating up during charging, sudden percentage drops, and unexpected shutdowns

Radio 2 presenter Liza Tarbuck who has hosted the much-loved 6pm to 8pm slot since 2012, called her time on air “the stuff of dreams”

From April, the cost of a TV licence will increase by £5.50 to £180

Brits have been warned by His Majesty's Passport Office to complete a simple check before they book a holiday or trip abroad this year.

A dog has been rescued after falling off a cliff

British Airways has said it is axing all flights to Abu Dhabi until "later this year" in an update to customers, with more cancellations also announced.

BLUR drummer Dave Rowntree has opened up on the band's early years ahead as part of a tour showcasing photos of the rock group during the early 90s.

A road is partially blocked following a crash on a west Dorset road

A renowned jazz musician is coming to Bridport as a month-long jazz festival gets underway in town

BRIDPORT'S Royal British Legion is marking two major milestones this month.

Broadwindsor Gallery Quire revives Thomas Hardy-era West Gallery music in Dorset. New website launched; local singers and musicians welcome to join rehearsals.

Sir John Colfox Academy pupils received free books for World Book Day, thanks to Bridport Book Shop.

This is the latest UK Foreign Office advice for Brits currently in or travelling to Saudi Arabia amid the Middle East war

TRIBUTES have been paid following the death of a much-loved Bridport councillor

A number of pupils at a primary school in Bridport have ‘gaps in their knowledge’ following an Ofsted report

A chimney caught fire on a thatched roof property in Salwayash

RAIL travellers are warned part of the Exeter-London line which passes through Axminster will be closed over the Easter weekend.

A charity in Bridport has been giving a ‘crucial’ donation to help support autistic children in west Dorset

Uplyme & Lyme Regis Horticultural Society hosts a coffee morning on 21 March at Uplyme Village Hall. Renew membership, buy potato competition kits, and more.

David Wilson Redrow South West donates £1,500 to Parkinson’s UK, supporting research and local services for those with Parkinson’s in Dorset and across the UK.

Here is everything you need to know about the UK clock changes in 2026

Here is the latest travel advice for Brits going to Australia - is it safe?

The A35 is set to close this evening as work to improve the carriageway is carried out.

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has introduced a new booking portal to help British nationals get home from United Arab Emirates (UAE).

A hugely successful play highlighting the importance of mental health support is coming to Lyme Regis this month

A RAILWAY line closed for more than a week for repairs has reopened.

A lifeboat station in west Dorset is celebrating its female volunteers during a national day of celebration

Part of the Coast Road is to close tomorrow as broadband work is carried out in Abbotsbury

Discover 10 of the best Dorset pubs with sea, harbour and countryside views around Weymouth, Portland, Dorchester, Bridport and Lyme Regis, all loved by locals.

Sherborne Lane in Lyme Regis is more than an out of place street name – it recalls centuries of ecclesiastical lordship by Sherborne Abbey over part of the seaside town.

Six deaths have now been associated with an "ongoing outbreak" of a Burkholderia stabilis found in four non-sterile alcohol-free wipe products.

This is the latest travel advice from the UK Foreign Office for any Brits heading to Egypt amid the Middle East war

PROPERTY upgrades have been approved across Bridport and Lyme Regis with Dorset Council signing off a mix of residential extensions, farm infrastructure and renewable energy installations.

St Mary’s Church in Halstock boasts a 15th-century tower with gargoyles and historic bells, Victorian enlargement inspired by Pugin, chest tombs in the churchyard, a nearby martyrdom site linked to the Quiet Woman pub, and the remarkable grave of J...

Here is what life was like when disgraced royal the former Prince Andrew was living in Chideock Manor in west Dorset

We're remembering when there was a cement factory in Charmouth that was right by the beach - it's now the visitor centre

In 1936, 29‑year‑old mother‑of‑five Charlotte Bryant was the last Dorset woman to be hanged for murder - here is the tragic story of her execution

Once a lively theatre manager and hotelier, Wentworth Croke ended his days in Bridport, his long battle with sleeplessness leading to a fatal aspirin overdose in 1930.

All Morrisons supermarkets across the UK will see this 'significant' major checkout change rolled out to help customers